Current Time in Argentina 🇦🇷
Check the current local time anywhere in Argentina. Below you'll find live clocks for Argentina's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires (Pop. 2,891,000)
- Córdoba (Pop. 1,317,298)
- Rosario (Pop. 948,312)
- Mar del Plata (Pop. 593,337)
- San Miguel de Tucumán (Pop. 548,866)
ISO Alpha-2: AR
ISO Alpha-3: ARG
UTC Offset: UTC−03:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Argentina
- Bahía Blanca Fri 18:04:25
- Buenos Aires Fri 18:04:25
- Catamarca Fri 18:04:25
- Chimbas Fri 18:04:25
- Comodoro Rivadavia Fri 18:04:25
- Corrientes Fri 18:04:25
- Córdoba Fri 18:04:25
- Formosa Fri 18:04:25
- General Pico Fri 18:04:25
- José C. Paz Fri 18:04:25
- La Rioja Fri 18:04:25
- Mar del Plata Fri 18:04:25
- Merlo Fri 18:04:25
- Neuquén Fri 18:04:25
- Paraná Fri 18:04:25
- Posadas Fri 18:04:25
- Quilmes Fri 18:04:25
- Resistencia Fri 18:04:25
- Rosario Fri 18:04:25
- Río Gallegos Fri 18:04:25
- Salta Fri 18:04:25
- San Carlos de Bariloche Fri 18:04:25
- San Luis Fri 18:04:25
- San Miguel de Tucumán Fri 18:04:25
- San Rafael Fri 18:04:25
- San Salvador de Jujuy Fri 18:04:25
- Santa Fe Fri 18:04:25
- Santiago del Estero Fri 18:04:25
- Ushuaia Fri 18:04:25
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Bahía Blanca | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Buenos Aires | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Catamarca | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Chimbas | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Comodoro Rivadavia | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Corrientes | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Córdoba | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Formosa | Fri 18:04:25 |
| General Pico | Fri 18:04:25 |
| José C. Paz | Fri 18:04:25 |
| La Rioja | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Mar del Plata | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Merlo | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Neuquén | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Paraná | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Posadas | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Quilmes | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Resistencia | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Rosario | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Río Gallegos | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Salta | Fri 18:04:25 |
| San Carlos de Bariloche | Fri 18:04:25 |
| San Luis | Fri 18:04:25 |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | Fri 18:04:25 |
| San Rafael | Fri 18:04:25 |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Santa Fe | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Santiago del Estero | Fri 18:04:25 |
| Ushuaia | Fri 18:04:25 |
IANA time zones in Argentina
Argentina maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/Catamarca GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/ComodRivadavia GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/Cordoba GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/Jujuy GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/La_Rioja GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/Mendoza GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/Salta GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/San_Juan GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/San_Luis GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/Tucuman GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Argentina/Ushuaia GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Buenos_Aires GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Catamarca GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Cordoba GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Jujuy GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Mendoza GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Rosario GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
Does Argentina have multiple time zones?
Yes. Argentina uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/Catamarca | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/ComodRivadavia | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/Cordoba | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/Jujuy | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/La_Rioja | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/Mendoza | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/Salta | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/San_Juan | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/San_Luis | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/Tucuman | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Argentina/Ushuaia | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Buenos_Aires | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Catamarca | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Cordoba | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Jujuy | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Mendoza | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Rosario | UTC−03:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Argentina at a glance
| Current main time | 18:04 on Friday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | -03 |
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
| Cities tracked | 29 |
How many time zones does Argentina have?
Argentina keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC-03:00.
Does Argentina change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Argentina stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Argentina
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 09:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 12:00 UTC. If Argentina has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Argentina
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Buenos Aires or another major city in Argentina. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Argentina
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires. The biggest cities in Argentina include Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mar del Plata and San Miguel de Tucumán. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Argentina has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Argentina - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Argentina have?
Argentina uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Argentina use daylight saving time?
No - Argentina keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Argentina right now?
It is about 18:04 on Friday in the main time zone of Argentina. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Argentina time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Argentina to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Buenos Aires, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Argentina 🇦🇷 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | AR / ARG |
| Capital city clock | Buenos Aires |
| Cities shown | 29 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 19 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−03:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Buenos Aires time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.